Cooking Matters (CM)

Introduction to the Curriculum

Cooking Matters (CM) is a series of 6 consecutive lessons that teach low-income adults, families, parents, kids, or teens to “shop smarter,” make healthier food choices using nutrition information, and cook affordable meals.

Cooking Matters class series are based on key messages. They are:

My Plate

Choose whole grains as often as you can

Eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Choosing lower fat options

Choose drinks with less sugar or make your own.

Make your own healthy snacks at home.

Choose lean and low-fat proteins

Reducing sodium consumption by using spices

The importance of eating breakfast every day

Exercise

Food Safety

SNAP-Ed providers who want to teach the Cooking Matters Series Classes should contact Solid Ground at cooking@solid-ground.org

Resources have been developed to help educators plan programming using Cooking Matters Series in their communities. An overview is available and lesson assessment tools have been developed for all lessons and can be found here:

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